CABSAT 2013 Product Preview
Snell
Hall 7, Stand C7-22

Snell Products at CABSAT 2013:

PRODUCTION SWITCHING

Kahuna 360 — The Worlds First Native 1080p/3Gbps Switcher
Kahuna 360 supports any format in and any format out, on any input or output including 1080p (single link), as standard for a smooth and cost-effective migration from HD to 1080p. The switchers unique Make M/E” technology delivers unmatched flexibility for users sharing resources across multiple consoles. Snell has made the functionality of the full-size Kahuna 360 available in a new lower-cost Kahuna 360 Compact — including seven keyers per M/E, resource sharing with Make M/E technology, and FormatFusion3, which supports any format in and any format out.

The Kahuna range also includes Kahuna Flare, the first mid-level switcher to offer standard single-link 1080p support alongside SD and HD formats, making it ideal for over-the-air broadcasts, IP, Internet delivery platforms, and large progressive-screen presentations.

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Photo Caption: Kahuna 360 Switcher
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Chyron System Debuted for Elections Coverage and Soon Will Support Launch of Dynamic New Graphics Package for Daily Newscasts

LONDON — Jan. 15, 2013 — Chyron today announced that Belgium’s Télé Bruxelles is using the Channel Box² channel branding system to bring rich branding and graphical elements into live productions. The Brussels-based broadcaster initially deployed the Channel Box² to enhance its October 2012 coverage of municipal elections. As it completes a new graphics package for daily newscasts, Télé Bruxelles will leverage the Chyron system to incorporate dynamic presentations into its live news productions.

“Chyron’s Channel Box² is enabling us to revitalize our newscasts with fresh, dynamic graphic elements,” said Fabian Schewebach, project manager and audiovisual technician at Télé Bruxelles. “Using it to integrate RSS feeds, touch screen and iPad control, and social media feeds into our live newscasts, we will be able to offer our viewers a far more engaging and sophisticated news product. Despite the many different ways in which it allows graphics to interact, the system itself is easy to operate.”

The Chyron system allows users to generate stunning 3D animations and play them to air in real time. All animations created in Lyric(R) PRO, including rotating 3D objects with live data, are instantly available in Channel Box², giving productions a high-quality graphical look without requiring any pre-rendering. With Channel Box², Télé Bruxelles staff will be able to automate credit squeezes, produce promos live to air, and dynamically update text, images, and movie files.

Built on Chyron’s Lyric technology, Channel Box² allows users to access any data — RSS feeds, traffic, financial, weather, elections, tickers, promos, snipes, social media, and more — and publish it to air anywhere and anytime. Channel Box² software also features SHOUT(TM), Chyron’s social media editor, a software-based solution that allows the operator to monitor and pull incoming tweets or Facebook posts from any feed and quickly display them on air.

“Channel Box² gives broadcasters a straightforward yet powerful solution for incorporating engaging and informative graphic elements into special event coverage as well as daily newscasts,” said Lou Garvin, product manager at Chyron. “By putting the best of today’s social media tools and popular control surfaces into the hands of producers and on-air talent, Channel Box² also can add greater sophistication and interest to live news programs.”

More information about Chyron and the company’s products is available at www.chyron.com.

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About Chyron
Chyron (NASDAQ: CHYR) is a leading provider of Graphics as a Service for on-air and digital video applications including newsrooms, studios, sports broadcasting facilities, and corporate video environments. An Emmy(R) Award-winning company whose products have defined the world of digital and broadcast graphics, Chyron’s graphics solutions include the Axis World Graphics online content creation software and order management system, on-air graphics systems, clip servers, channel branding, and graphics asset management solutions, all of which may be incorporated into the company’s BlueNet(TM) end-to-end graphics workflow. More information about Chyron products and services is available on the company websites: www.chyron.com and www.axisgraphics.tv. The company’s investor relations information is at www.chyron.com via the “Investors” link.

All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Deployment for Leading Radio Broadcaster Will Support Provision of Multilingual Services Stretching Across India

CLARET, France — Jan. 15, 2013 — NETIA today announced that All India Radio (AIR), the national radio broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati group, is replacing its existing news and radio automation system with the Radio-Assist 8.1(TM) family of digital audio software programs. The installation of NETIA software at AIR’s national broadcast station and across 48 local stations comprises more than 1,000 workstations, and is being coordinated by Delhi-based systems integrator Progressive Infotech. more

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Jan. 15, 2013 — Atlona(R), a leading digital connectivity solutions provider, today announced that Bill Schripsema, the company’s commercial product manager, will deliver an educational session on HDMI(R) standards at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2013. “HDMI Done Right  A Technical Deep-Dive” will take place on Jan. 29, from 3- 4:30 p.m. in room D204. more

LEEDS, U.K. — Jan. 15, 2013 — NUGEN Audio, creator of intuitive tools for audio professionals, today announced the release of VisLM version 1.6, a significant update to the company’s visual loudness monitoring tool. For the first time, VisLM is now available in the Avid(R) AAX format. Additionally, VisLM is now available in a 64-bit OS X(R) version. more

ZeeVee Digital Video Distribution Products Save Money and Simplify Installations; Utilizing Existing Coax Cabling to Share Video Sources With Unlimited HDTVs

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — Jan. 10, 2013 — BTX Technologies, a value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface, integration, and system products, and ZeeVee, North America’s leading manufacturer of digital encoders and QAM modulators, today announced that BTX has been appointed a distributor for ZeeVee’s ZvBox(R) and HDbridge(TM) lines of HD encoding/RF modulation products. For BTX’s customers, ZeeVee solutions provide unprecedented ease of use and value by converting video sources such as digital signage players, satellite receivers, or any other content device into digital cable channels that can be broadcast over existing coax cabling to an unlimited number of HDTVs. more

LOUISVILLE, Colo. — Jan. 8, 2013 — Front Porch Digital, the global leader in cloud-based content storage management (CSM) solutions, today announced it has appointed Mark Pougnet as its new chief financial officer. Pougnet will oversee the company’s finance and business operations as the company continues to grow and dominate the media-workflow space for migrating, managing, and monetizing content.

“Mark’s experience with fast-growing international technology companies and his background in storage and SaaS applications make him a perfect fit for Front Porch Digital,” said Mike Knaisch, Front Porch Digital president and CEO. “Our LYNX cloud-based platform and aggressive product development have put us on a path to continued and rapid growth. Mark is just the sort of operational business-minded CFO we need to guide us down that path.”

Pougnet has 30 years of experience in the financial and technology industries, where he has held executive financial and operational positions at several companies in diverse technologies. He has developed strong relationships with investors and bankers, has led multiple highly successful rounds of funding and M&A transactions, and has taken a company public. Pougnet holds a master’s degree in accounting and a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Natal in South Africa, and he is a certified public accountant. Most recently, during a four-year tenure at Tendril Networks, he served as the company’s chief financial officer and then as its chief delivery officer.

Pougnet is based in Louisville, Colo., and reports to Knaisch.

Front Porch Digital specializes in video archive, migration, and online video publishing, supplying solutions that are at the heart of file-based workflows within the world’s best known media brands. Now, with the introduction of the LYNX(SM) platform, these solutions are moving to the cloud, enabling greater access, better availability, lower costs, and the highest possible security.

Front Porch Digital’s growing family of LYNX-based products and services includes LYNXdr, a secure cloud-based disaster recovery and long-term asset storage service for the media marketplace, from broadcast to government, and LYNXlocal, a plug-and-go appliance that simplifies connection to the cloud, delivers local content storage management capabilities, and acts as a platform for enhanced cloud communications.

More information about Front Porch Digital products is available at fpdigital.com.

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About Front Porch Digital
Front Porch Digital is the global leader in solutions for migrating, managing, and monetizing media content. Operating on-site and in the cloud, the company’s purpose-built software employs the latest technologies to deliver truly flexible and scalable media workflows. Solutions delivered by Front Porch Digital appropriately manage large and complex media files and workflows while ensuring optimal performance and utmost security. More information is available at fpdigital.com.

Photo Link: www.wallstcom.com/FrontPorch/MarkPougnet.zip
Photo Caption: Mark Pougnet – Chief Financial Officer

LEEDS, U.K. — Jan. 8, 2013 — NUGEN Audio, creator of intuitive tools for audio professionals, has hired Charles Blessing as a senior programmer. In that role, Blessing will be responsible for aspects of the core code, as well as for managing a multidisciplinary team of programmers within NUGEN Audio.

Blessing has more than 15 years of professional software engineering and technical management experience. He specializes in running software engineering teams and managing multiplatform code frameworks. Since 1995, Blessing has programmed software for PC, Mac(R), and various game consoles, and he has held various senior engineering positions along the way. Most recently, he served as programming manager at Team17 Digital Ltd.

“Charles’ wealth of experience and depth of knowledge will be key factors as we increase investment in R&D and audio algorithm development for future product releases,” said Jon Schorah, NUGEN Audio creative director. “At the same time, we’ll rely on him to help boost our commitment to high-quality core-code stability and compatibility across all platforms.”

More information about NUGEN Audio products is available at www.nugenaudio.com.

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About NUGEN Audio
NUGEN Audio creates innovative, intuitive professional audio tools for high-end music producers, post-production engineers, and broadcasters. Reflecting the real-world production experience of the design team, the company’s products make it easier to deliver better quality, save time, and reduce costs. NUGEN Audio’s tools for audio analysis, loudness metering, mixing/mastering, and tracking are used by the world’s top names in broadcast, music, and audio production. For more information, visit www.nugenaudio.com.

Photo Link: www.wallstcom.com/NUGEN/CharlesBlessing.zip

Premium Lamps Blend Sophisticated Design and Innovative Technology to Provide Sensory-Rich Experiences

LAS VEGAS — 2013 International CES — Jan. 7, 2013 — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of digital lifestyle innovations, announced today that its QisDesign brand of premium LED lighting fixtures will soon be making its North American debut. Inspired by the world around them, the award-winning LED lamps offer contemporary designs, sensory-rich lighting experiences, and interactive features designed to brighten any home environment. more

Latest Monitor Offers Gamers Crisp, Blur-Free Experience to Take Console Gaming to a Whole New Level

LAS VEGAS — 2013 International CES — Jan. 7, 2013 — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of digital lifestyle innovations, today announced the expansion of its RL Series of professional gaming monitors with the launch of the new RL2455HM. Built on the advanced technology of the RL2450HT — featured on the Major League Gaming (MLG) 2012 championship circuit — the RL2455HM has been enhanced thanks to feedback directly from the gaming community. Gamers now get a blazing-fast 1-ms GTG response time, 2-watt stereo speakers, and dual HDMI(R) ports for the ultimate in connectivity and control. The monitor also comes packed with advanced custom settings, such as BenQ’s Black eQualizer, Display Mode, and Smart Scaling to give players an edge over their opponents. more